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This provision establishes the operational framework governing data lifecycle management within Valve's systems, specifying both the retention trigger (purposes fulfilled) and the disposal mechanism (deletion or anonymization). The clause delineates Valve's obligations regarding when and how personal data transitions from active processing to removal or anonymization.
Users' personal data will be retained only during the period Valve determines necessary for stated purposes and legal compliance, after which the data will be subject to deletion or anonymization procedures. The mechanism establishes a defined endpoint for active retention rather than indefinite archival.
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"Valve will process and store your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, Valve will delete or anonymize your personal data.— Excerpt from Steam's Steam Privacy Policy
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This provision establishes the operational framework governing data lifecycle management within Valve's systems, specifying both the retention trigger (purposes fulfilled) and the disposal mechanism (deletion or anonymization). The clause delineates Valve's obligations regarding when and how personal data transitions from active processing to removal or anonymization.
Users' personal data will be retained only during the period Valve determines necessary for stated purposes and legal compliance, after which the data will be subject to deletion or anonymization procedures. The mechanism establishes a defined endpoint for active retention rather than indefinite archival.
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